spannan

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *spannaną.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈspɑn.nɑn/

Verb

spannan

  1. to span, clasp, fasten, attach, join, link
  2. to join in matrimony; join in wedlock
  3. to harness or yoke (oxen)

Conjugation

Conjugation of spannan (strong, class VII)
infinitive spannan spannenne
indicative mood present tense past tense
first person singular spanne spēonn, spēon
second person singular spenst spēonne, spēone
third person singular spenþ spēonn, spēon
plural spannaþ spēonnon, spēonon
subjunctive present tense past tense
singular spanne spēonne, spēone
plural spannen spēonnen, spēonen
imperative
singular spann
plural spannaþ
participle present past
spannende (ġe)spannen

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Middle English: spannen

References

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